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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
cNEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
cALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
cALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
cALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
cALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a
mark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items.As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modifications may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
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Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations................0-8
Warning/indicator lights...........................0-10
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1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-12)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (if so equipped)
(P. 1-48)
3. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)
4. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-56)
5. Seats (P. 1-2)
6. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-56)
7. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-62)
8. Supplemental side-impact air bag
(if so equipped) (P. 1-48)
9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-34)
10. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-36)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-14)
7. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
10. Battery (P. 8-15)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
2. Battery (P. 8-15)
3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-13
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(if so equipped)2-13
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Door open
warning light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)2-14
4WD warning
light (
model)2-15
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-15
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light2-15
Warning
lightName Page
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light2-16
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-16
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped)................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped)................................1-4
Jump seat (King cab)...........................1-6
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-6
Active head restraint (front seats).................1-7
Armrest.......................................1-7
Flexible seating.................................1-7
Seat belts.......................................1-12
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-12
Child safety...................................1-14
Pregnant women..............................1-16
Injured persons................................1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-16
Seat belt extenders............................1-20
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-21
Child restraints...................................1-21
Precautions on child restraints..................1-21
Child restraint installation on passenger’s
side jump seat (King cab models only)...........1-23Child restraint installation on rear bench seat
(Crew cab models only)........................1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-34
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-36
Child restraint installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-39
Booster seats....................................1-42
Precautions on booster seats...................1-42
Booster seat installation on passenger’s side
jump seat only (King cab, if so equipped).........1-45
Booster seat installation on rear seat center
or outboard positions (Crew cab models
only).........................................1-46
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat..........................................1-47
Supplemental restraint system.....................1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-64
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